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In the News (Tue 29 Dec 09)

  
  Antique & Victorian Earrings
Pietra dura is a hard stone inlay crafted in Florence inlaid with materials such as jasper, bloodstone, coral and ivory, natural color grading gives a 3 dimensional look.
It measures 2 3/4" including bail by 1 1/2" at the widest point, the Pietra Dura tablet is 1 1/2" x 1 1/8".
The earrings are also in very good condition with no cracks or crazes to the Pietra Dura.
www.jansjewells.com /antique/victearrings.htm   (565 words)

  
 Kashmir Handicrafts Preserves the Traditional Marble Inlay (Pietra Dura) Craftsmanship of the Taj Mahal and Brings it ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The magnificent art of Marble Inlay (Pietra Dura) is the foundation on which the majestic beauty of the Taj Mahal is based.
This art, though originating in Italy (Pietra Dura is Italian for "hard stone"), was taken to dizzying heights during the construction of the Taj Mahal in the seventeenth century by amalgamation of Persian and Hindu architecture and craftsmanship techniques.
The art of Pietra Dura involves cutting out a design on the stone slabs, making of grooves on the surface, shaping of semi-precious stones using emery wheels to fit into the grooves and finally "inlaying" of the stones on the marble surface.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2006/3/emw365203.htm   (719 words)

  
 Morning Glory Collects
Pietra dura, in Italian, means "hard stones", so the inlays of portraits, flowers, insects, or landscapes originally created in Florence, were conceived with thin slices of semi-precious malachite, lapis, aventurine, or lapis- so closely fit together that the edges are flush and indiscernible.
PIETRA DURA floral brooch of roses, lily-of-the-valley and forget-me-nots, circa 1910.
VICTORIAN pietra dura of a white tulip pin surrounded by fl glass seed beads, 1-1/2".
www.morninggloryantiques.com /collectmosaics.html   (744 words)

  
 Antique Victorian Earrings Pietra Dura
These antique Victorian earrings inlaid with pietra dura in gold weigh 10.1g and measure 45mm long, 20mm wide and 4mm deep.
These colorfully refined Victorian earrings are centered with elliptical pietra dura focal points measuring 26mm long, 20mm wide and 4mm deep featuring delightful effete floral malachite vignettes with fascinating 'vibrant green' malachite accented with absorbing oceanic coral inlay.
Secured upon refined kidney wire earring back closures fashioned for pierced ears, these Victorian pietra dura malachite earrings are charming in their distinguished yet understated splendor.
www.faycullen.com /earrings/400/c1028e1.html   (247 words)

  
 Jazzle Dazzle: Antique Pietra Dura White Rose & Flowers Pin Brooch
Excellent pietra dura brooch depicts flower branch with white rose in bloom, a white rosebud, and leaves.
This is really an unusual and magnificent example of pietra dura; all tiles are intact, there are no cracks or chips.
Some very light fading or surface wear to the front onyx portion Excellent pietra dura brooch depicts flower branch with white rose in bloom, a white rosebud, and leaves.
www.jazbot.com /Detail/4.html   (162 words)

  
 Image Library and Gallery of Micro Mosaic Art, Mosaics, Antiques and Furniture for Collectors.
Welcome to the Micro Mosaic and Pietra Dura Image Library, where you can find pictures of many of the fabulous items in the Gilbert Collection, and other famous collections.
Jeanette has provided wonderful narration to illuminate the historical context in which these pietra dura artisits labored as well as the artist's contributions to the craft.
Two birds are shown: the larger is a European Bee eater, a species frequently found depicted in arts, particularly in pietra dura or Florentine hardstone panels; the smaller bird, a European Goldfinch, has been utilized for centuries in paintings, particularly during the Renaissance when it was a symbolof the air or of touch.
www.micro-mosaic.com /micro_mosaic_image_library.html   (1784 words)

  
 vict.htm
You'll find Victorian cameos, pietra dura, micromosaics, garnet jewelry, archaeological revival pieces, old cut diamonds, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts, German Jugenstil and more.
Sterling double heart mizpah brooch accented with rose gold and yellow gold wash. Mizpah jewelry was exchanged between sweethearts and dear friends.
I love Victorian pietra dura, especially when it features an harmonious array of soft pastel shades.
www.antiquitus.com /vict.htm   (556 words)

  
 Antiques : By Period, Style : Italian :
The frame is a ring of white and yellow daisies on a turquoise background.
The wonderful workmanship of a fine pietra dura piece has always appealed to me, and, yes, there can be great differences in workmanship!
Excellent quality and age to this superb antique Italian pietra dura and ormolu casket.
search.rubylane.com /antiques/,db=_rlantiques,id=4.5.32   (1517 words)

  
 Welcome to IndianArtTile.com
The art of marble inlay or "Parchin kari" was introduced in India in the 17th century by the Mughals and made famous by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who envisaged the decoration of the Taj Mahal (today one of the seven wonders of the world) by this exquisite work.
New Design Patterns can be created to suit individual requirements after approval of sample.
PIETRA DURA INLAY can be used as accent tiles and combined with other materials for Wall and floor Application purpose.
www.indianarttile.com /nakshatra_inlaid.htm   (100 words)

  
 Antiques : By Period, Style : Italian :
Many Pietra Dura pieces are carved in fl marble or...
Pietra Dura, or durable stone, is an ancient predecessor to the Micro-Mosaic.
This is the finest Mediterranean Italian Coral beads with a strong depth of...
search.rubylane.com /jewelry/,id=4.5.32.html   (1423 words)

  
 Beautiful Pietra Dura Landscape Box
The Pietra Dura has beautiful colors and designs.
It still has its original gold highlight border giving a picture frame appearance to the Pietra Dura plaque.
The Pietra Dura plaque measures 5 inches long and 3-3/4 inches high.
www.goantiques.com /detail,,302360.html   (107 words)

  
 Pietra Dura   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Fine Italian Pietra Dura brooch, set in 9 carat gold.
Small oblong lapelle pin Pietra Dura set in silver.
Bracelet in original box pietra dura set in 9carat rose gold.
www.marieantiques.co.uk /sitedocs/catalogue/pietra.htm   (39 words)

  
 Planters,Flower pots,Vases,Coasters,Ashtrays,Pietra Dura,Decoratives,Gifts,Souveneirs,Pietre Dura
Lovely Decoratives in Marble Stone for your Home : Pietra Dura Inlay coasters for dining tables, flower pots inlaid with semi-precious stones, ashtrays, photo frames, chess boards.
The choice is huge, just drop in a line to us and we will get back to you.
Pietra Dura Pot Inlaid with semi-precious Stones 6" wide, 8" high US$169
www.kashand.com /accessories.htm   (177 words)

  
 Superb Unique 19th Century Pietra Dura Panelled Gilt Inkstand - 836
REDUCED Superb Unique 19th Century Pietra Dura Panelled Gilt Inkstand
Antiques : Pietra Dura : 19th Century : Inkstand
The Pietra Dura Plaques are all in exceptional condition and free of cracks or flaws.
www.rubylane.com /shops/barkusfarm/item/836   (251 words)

  
 Marble Table Top,Inlay Table Top,Inlay Tabletops,Marble Pietra Dura,art,Mughals,Makrana,semiprecious stones,mosaic ...
Each of these marble inlay table tops below is hand made and contains marble slabs inlaid with semi precious stones like malachite, mother of pearl, lapis lazuli, agnate, italian stones, jasper etc. In some designs, a single petal of a flower may have as many as 200 semi precious stones inlaid.
pacchikari or pietre dura) has been passed from generations, right from the craftsmen who made the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri.
Today, their great-grandchildren are engaged in this activity, known to a select few, and in great demand all over the world.
www.kashand.com /prod03.htm   (310 words)

  
 Stoneinlay -AVI International Stone Inlay,Marble Inlay, Pietre Dure, Pietra Dura, Mosaic, Marquetry
From 1630 onwards pietra dura appeared on moveable, small objects as decorative panels, with bird and flower motifs, suitable for cabinet fronts and table tops.
Unlike the pietra dura of Italy and particularly the Florentine tradition, Indian inlay work is not three-dimensional but more flat.
The European birds have been replaced by the Indian kingfisher, myna, and red-breasted parakeet.
www.stoneinlay.com /stoneart/inlay.htm   (248 words)

  
 Wonderful Antique Pietra Dura Scene - 845
Ruby Lane Home > Barkus Farm Antiques, Collectibles and Fine Art > Antiques > Pietra Dura
Large Round Pietra Dura Plaque, Flowers And Butterflies
Never the ordinary...unique items chosen over the last 50 years of travel around the world.
www.rubylane.com /shops/barkusfarm/item/845   (224 words)

  
 Dura Items
People who searched for dura also frequently searched for trek, bike, quintana or roo...
Shimano DURA ACE 10 Speed Dual Control Shift Levers.
NEW Shimano Dura Ace RD 7800 Rear Derailleur 9/10 speed
www.sumountaineers.com /dura__7917296S.html   (250 words)

  
 Fine Betjemann Writing Slope With Neo Gothic mounts inlaid with pietra dura Circa 1880
Fine Betjemann Writing Slope With Neo Gothic mounts inlaid with pietra dura Circa 1880
A box made by the firm of Betjemann's.
If you would like to be advised when the book is in print please email us at boxbook@hygra.com
www.hygra.com /wb/wbbetja.htm   (266 words)

  
 Jazzle Dazzle: Antique Pietra Dura Pin Brooch ~ Pink Rose & Yellow Daffodils
Jazzle Dazzle: Antique Pietra Dura Pin Brooch ~ Pink Rose & Yellow Daffodils
Antique Pietra Dura Pin Brooch ~ Pink Rose & Yellow Daffodils
Pietra dura brooch features pink tulip or rose and yellow daffodils on a branch.
www.jazbot.com /Detail/2.html   (60 words)

  
 Galleria Folco Romanelli - Pietra Dura Items Index - Florence Italy
Red Jasper Box with Semi-Precious Stone Inlay (Pietra Dura)
Obelisks in Black Marble and Malachite Semi-Precious Stone (Pietra Dura)
Obelisks in Black Marble and Lapis Lazuli Semi-Precious Stone (Pietra Dura)
www.arca.net /mall/romanelli/iitems.htm   (57 words)

  
 Stone Inlaid Victorian Brooch Pietra Dura
Please refer to our stock # CA214 when inquiring.
Beautiful Stone Inlaid Victorian Brooch Pietra Dura Perfect Antiques:Jewelry Beautiful antique Victorian Pietra Dura brooch.
This is a lovely example of stone inlay work; the pink flowers with shading are actually pieces of stone, as are all the components of the flowers, difficult to believe!
www.trocadero.com /cupid/items/55141/item55141store.html   (119 words)

  
 Agra Handicrafts, Taj Mahal Replica, Marble Inlay Table Top, Lifesize Bronze Statues, Hindu Gods, Pietra Dura TableTop ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Located in Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, Kashmir Handicrafts has been providing high quality Indian Handicrafts to our patrons across the globe since 1965.
Marble inlay Table Tops (Pietre Dura), Alabaster Lamps, Pietra Dura boxes, Stylish LifeSize Statues, Animal figures, Jewel cases, Ashtrays and Coasters and a wide variety of other handicrafts.
Hindu Gods, Ganesha, Buddha, Parvati, Tara, Maya in varying sizes ranging from miniatures to larger than lifesize,
www.kashand.com.cob-web.org:8888   (321 words)

  
 Image India: Pietra Dura, Golden Temple, Amritsar, images, photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Image India: Pietra Dura, Golden Temple, Amritsar, images, photos
Although photography is discouraged inside the Golden Temple, it is possible to photograph the entrance to the temple which is also richly decorated.
The marble pietra dura is reminiscent of the Taj, while the
members.tripod.com /~IMAGE_INDIA/amritsar.html   (74 words)

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